Posts Tagged: news

Here are my weekly Edmonton notes: Headlines The City of Edmonton’s Naming Committee has approved the name for one of Canada’s first outdoor curated Indigenous art parks: ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞, pronounced (EE-NU) River Lot 11. There’s a major fight brewing over lot splitting in the Greater Hardisty area. Residents are signing restrictive covenants… Reads more »

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Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: In his latest column in the Edmonton Sun, Marty Forbes pays tributed to Dr. Dick Rice, “an early pioneer of Edmonton media who started CFRN TV in 1954 (Now CTV) CFRN Radio in 1927 (now TSN) and CFRN FM in 1951 (now The Bear).” The City has… Reads more »

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Here are my weekly Edmonton notes: Headlines Edmonton Transit is looking to explore a partnership with Uber as part of its shift to develop express routes in the suburbs. I think this is a solid idea that is already being implemented elsewhere. Festival organizers are looking for $372,500 from the City to help pay for… Reads more »

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Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: CANADALAND has now picked up the story about Venture Publishing’s trouble paying freelancers. Apparently the situation is even worse than that though, with frozen accounts, the loss of health benefits, and an erratic publishing schedule all being alleged. Omar Mouallem shared his thoughts on Facebook, writing “VP… Reads more »

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Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Sandy VanRiper reminds us that EJ School is coming to an end this month. “After 5 years, 31 classes and amazing teachers and almost 800 students, it has been a wonderful experience of week-long, site-based inquiry,” she wrote back in January. Edmonton did well at the Canadian… Reads more »

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Here are my weekly Edmonton notes: Headlines The City of Edmonton and the Enoch Cree First Nation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to “build upon the strengthening government-to-government relationship for the social and economic benefit of current and future generations.” The Mayor posted some photos of the ceremony on Facebook. The agreement commits the two… Reads more »

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Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: February 28 was Ken Regan’s final day at CKUA. He’s retiring after 18 years leading the organization as CEO. Check the post for a great collection of memories from his time at CKUA. Marty Forbes has the latest on local media community efforts. He also caught up… Reads more »

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Here are my weekly Edmonton notes: Headlines Our mild winter has resulted in big savings for the City. In 2016 we spent $64 million less on operations than budgeted, “with 40% of that number due to a warmer winter and less expensive snow and ice control on the roads.” The money will be allocated to… Reads more »

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Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Venture Publishing Inc. is once again in the news for its failure to pay freelancers in a timely manner, if at all. “Venture Publishing currently owes tens of thousands of dollars to these freelancers, and has failed to make good on constant promises to pay them for… Reads more »